Re: Request for everyone

["JSC" <jaimscastillo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

what about that shotblocker dude Emeka Okafor from connecticut? averaging
16pts/g 11rbs/g 4.7blks/g

Jaims


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 2:55 AM
Subject: Request for everyone


> March Madness is just around the corner, and I was hoping everyone could
> suggest some players they might be familiar with who would be worth
checking
> out. You tend to see the same players all the time during the season, but
> suddenly get all kinds of new players and teams this time of year.
>
> Here are a few from the Big Ten and surrounding area. Most are pretty well
> known.
>
> Brian Cook, Illinois-talented but inconsistent inside-out big man
> Lavell Blanchard, Michigan-jack-of-all-trades swingman
> Daniel Horton, Michigan-talented freshman, but would be surprised to see
him
> declare for the draft
> Reece Gaines, Louisville-big combo guard who plays point guard for
> Louisville. Good shooter, but not really a point guard. Sounds like a
> natural Celtic.
> Dwayne Wade, Marquette-A bit of an undersized shooting guard. Not a great
> shooter, but very crafty scorer. I actually like this guy, and I never
like
> this type of player. He could be another Joseph Forte, but there's just
> something there that impresses me. Not sure what it is.
> Keith Bogans, Kentucky-Another slightly undersized shooting guard.
Strictly
> a one-position guy. Good mid-range game, good body.
> Jules Camara, Kentucky-Doesn't put up huge numbers, but he's long and
> athletic and may develop into a Keon Clark type player.
> David West, Xavier-Has put up some huge numbers (including a 47-point,
> 18-rebound game against Dayton, Obie's former school). A Marcus
> Fizer/Corliss Williamson type. Great college player, but a little
undersized
> for the NBA.
> Jeff Newton, Indiana-low-post power forward, but doesn't impress me as NBA
> material. Can score in the post in college, but he's not especially
strong.
> Would be a project. Think Kirk Haston without the jump shot.
>
> That's about it among the players in this area. Of course, I've seen the
> Kansas duo, T.J. Ford, the Duke guys, Arizona, etc. because they've been
on
> national TV so much, but I'm sure there are other list members who have a
> better feel for those guys.
>
> Forgive the off-topic post. Just enjoy "scouting" at this time of year and
> thought there might be some others out there who do also.
>
> Mark